Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in North Eton, accounting for 28.1% (55 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 30 people and 17 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
North Eton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for North Eton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Eton, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Not stated
2021 count
57
% of total
29.1%
Change from 2016
+16.1pp
57
29.1%
+16.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
55
% of total
28.1%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
55
28.1%
-6.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
43
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
43
21.9%
+10.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-17.0pp
21
10.7%
-17.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
13
6.6%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+33
+16.1pp
Western Catholic
-9
-6.7pp
No Religion, so described
+22
+10.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-30
-17.0pp
Uniting Church
-3
-2.1pp
Data table
Religion for North Eton. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mackay (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mackay (R)% | Count | % | Mackay (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 57 | 29.1% | 10.2% | 24 | 13.0% | 9.4% | +33 | +16.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 55 | 28.1% | 23.6% | 64 | 34.8% | 28.0% | -9 | -6.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 43 | 21.9% | 36.6% | 21 | 11.4% | 23.6% | +22 | +10.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 10.7% | 11.6% | 51 | 27.7% | 16.3% | -30 | -17.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 6.6% | 6.0% | 16 | 8.7% | 8.5% | -3 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 196 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 184 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.